The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 515 - 479 Graduation Ceremony

"I don’t think Mr. Gu will come."

"I think so too. With Gu Yanjing’s status, how could he possibly attend such a small graduation ceremony."

"They’re so in love, I actually think he will come."

"How do you know they’re in love? Have you seen it with your own eyes? It’s all just rumors online. Besides, families like theirs care about their image and will definitely put on an act of being in love for the public."

"But some people have seen them and said they’re very much in love."

"How much can you believe what you see online? If the Gu Group tells them to speak, would they dare not to?"

"Just watch, Mr. Gu definitely won’t come."

"Actually, in most relationships, it’s already good if they can get along. Qiao Yuxian is a smart person; she wouldn’t ask for too much."

"It’s just mutual benefit. Qiao Yuxian needs a bigger backer for her development. No matter how powerful Xi Mei is, she’s still overshadowed by the Gu Group. Leaning against a big tree for shade is easier. And Gu Yanjing also needs a beautiful, smart wife but not from a too powerful family. That way, needs can be met without pressure from the woman’s family."

"So that’s how it is, your analysis is spot on. I figured, why choose Qiao Yuxian over Lu Mengyi. The woman’s power is weaker, so he lives more freely."

"If that’s the case, I don’t know if Qiao Yuxian’s life is comfortable or not."

"Depends on what she wants. If it’s money she wants, life must be comfortable, but if she wants Gu Yanjing’s heart, she might trap herself."

"Looking at it this way, Ji Xiaoxiao seems happier."

"Of course. Gu Yicheng cherishes her so much. Last term, he practically picked her up and dropped her off every day and even attended classes with her."

"Ji Xiaoxiao is late today, definitely because Gu Yicheng brought her over."

"And Gu Yicheng is young, with a better reputation than Gu Yanjing. Just dealing with Gu Yanjing’s reputation is scary."

"Looking at it this way, Qiao Yuxian’s status seems higher than Ji Xiaoxiao’s but actually isn’t as comfortable as Ji Xiaoxiao’s."

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Qiao Yuxian listened as they talked, while replying to Gu Yanjing’s message.

Gu Yanjing had arrived early.

But when Qiao Yuxian entered the venue, she perfectly missed him.

While their class was entering, the school leaders happened to greet Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing turned around to say a few words, and Qiao Yuxian’s class passed by during that time.

And Qiao Yuxian was looking down messaging him, not seeing him.

They missed each other and didn’t get to talk.

None of the students had seen Gu Yanjing before.

Naturally, no one connected the person next to the school leader with Qiao Yuxian.

Now Gu Yanjing was sitting in the VIP seat, messaging with Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian: [I thought you’d be in the family section.]

Gu Yanjing: [The Gu Group provides funding every year.]

School projects, buildings, facilities, even internship opportunities, and so on.

Most are invested and provided by the Gu Group.

The Gu Family’s status in the Capital City is such.

Him coming here is like having a deity visit.

The leaders certainly must treat him with respect.

Qiao Yuxian exchanged messages with him, then turned to look behind her.

Looking at the few people two rows away from her.

At first, those people hadn’t noticed; after a few seconds, one noticed Qiao Yuxian looking at them and quickly told the others to hush.

Before they hushed, they glanced at Qiao Yuxian once.

Qiao Yuxian gave them a gentle smile.

The ones talking, upon seeing her smile, didn’t know what to feel.

But the ones in between them, seeing Qiao Yuxian’s gentle smile, got goosebumps.

Qiao Yuxian got up and walked directly to those who had been talking.

Ji Xiaoxiao followed her with her gaze when she stood up.

She stood firm, and someone nearby gave up their seat for her.

Qiao Yuxian looked at them, thanked them, and sat down.

Once seated, one of those talking said, "What are you doing? So many people here, do you want to hit us?"

Though the words spoken had a shaky voice, and by the end, it sounded like they might cry.

Qiao Yuxian said, "You only dare talk like this because you think I won’t do anything to you amid so many people."

They instantly fell silent, unable to say a word.

All stared tensely at Qiao Yuxian.

Qiao Yuxian looked at them, paused, and said, "Gu Yanjing is great, those rumors are false."

They stared blankly at her.

Qiao Yuxian added, "Also, my Mr. Gu is only in his twenties, though on the latter end. But he’s very young."

She emphasized again, "Very young."

They looked at her.

After she finished, she stood up and left, giving another smile to the girl who gave up her seat.

The few who were talking before were left wide-eyed, stunned.

Sitting back in her place, Qiao Yuxian’s mood greatly improved.

Ji Xiaoxiao watched her, wanting to say something, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt nauseated and swallowed her words, leaning back in her chair, continuing to look ahead weakly.

The graduation ceremony soon began.

Raising the national flag, speeches by leaders, speeches by outstanding graduates, speeches by international student representatives, awarding of diplomas, and conferment of degrees.

The process seemed simple yet formal.

Every student attending the graduation would go through the capping and degree conferment ceremony.

So it took quite a long time.

The Foreign Language Institute was scheduled later, and by the time Qiao Yuxian was capped and came down from the podium, the ceremony was nearing its end.

She followed her class back.

Came up from one side, down the other, passing right by Gu Yanjing.

Qiao Yuxian was talking to Ji Xiaoxiao when she suddenly felt someone watching her; she turned to see Gu Yanjing’s gaze following her.

She smiled in surprise.

Gu Yanjing’s eyes showed a hint of a smile. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

From the moment Qiao Yuxian got on stage, Gu Yanjing had been watching her.

Despite everyone wearing the same graduation gown and cap, Qiao Yuxian’s presence was too striking, and Gu Yanjing spotted her immediately.

He took many photos of her with his phone.

The school leaders beside him were astonished.

They had met Gu Yanjing a few times and felt today’s behavior was different from usual.

Not quite fitting his usual image.

Qiao Yuxian showed him her bachelor’s degree certificate cover... then mouthed to him: I’ll go back first.

Gu Yanjing nodded.

Everyone in Qiao Yuxian’s class was watching Gu Yanjing.

Actually, everyone passing in front of Gu Yanjing would take a look at him.

Gu Yanjing’s skin was extremely pale, almost reflective in the sunlight.

And his features were too dazzling.

A clean, refined look paired with a composed, cold aura.

Sitting there, he overshadowed everyone around him.

It was hard not to notice him.

Those close to Qiao Yuxian sensed when she smiled at this man, his aura softened a bit.

Ji Xiaoxiao saw Gu Yanjing and nodded at him.

Gu Yanjing nodded back slightly.

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